Gender
How women are treated is best predictor of state's peacefulness
Using the largest database on the status of women in the world today, research have found that there is a strong and highly significant link between state security and women's security. In fact, the very best predictor of a state's peacefulness is not its level of wealth, its level of democracy, or Read More...
In outskirts of Delhi, a new bike-taxi service takes women home safely
In Haryana, India, life is hard on women. The area, bordering Delhi, is known as one of the country's most patriarchal states and for the highest crime rates against women. That's why many women fear travelling by rickshaws. Cab-hailing apps such as Uber can be expensive. Enter Bikxie Pink—a new Read More...
Syrian women share stories of resilience
The UN talks on Syria are due to begin in Geneva on Friday, and an often overlooked aspect of the conflict has been its disproportionate effect on women, who have been caught in a cycle of violence and displacement.More than 50 percent of the registered Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries Read More...
Canada’s Prime Minister’s words on why he’s a feminist are inspiring
The Canadian Prime Minister has taken a strong line on women’s issues and a need for feminism since taking office in November. Justin Trudeau spoke at the World Economic Forum about the need for men and boys to be included in the dialogue about feminism. He said it is so important for women Read More...
The first International Conference of Masculinities: Why feminism is good for men
Something new and promising: A conference in New York with 700 male feminists, led by sociologist Michael Kimmel, who has been pitching feminism to men for almost 40 years. Here's what Kimmel has to say: “Most men don’t see feminism as being about them, let alone in their interests. The common Read More...
Star Wars: The Force awakens to feminism
A feminist fairy tale that celebrates nerdy-girl power. The character "Rey" in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."(Photo: Lucasfilm) The Force Awakens is a lot of things: fun, flashy, elegant — and a multimillion dollar "I told you so" to every little boy who said girls like Read More...
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For the first time in history, Saudi women are voting and running for office
The municipal elections in Saudi Arabia are coming up. Why is that of interest? Because Saudi women are running for election and will be able to vote for the first time on December 12—a first in the kingdom's history, which is taking very small steps on a long road towards emancipation. During Read More...
Women are the victims of climate change – and the keys to climate action
Women activists march ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference in Bogota, Colombia. Photograph: Jose Miguel Gomez/Reuters As the nations of the world meet in Paris to address climate change, it is critical that women play a central role in these historic negotiations. Gender equality is Read More...
Canadian Prime Minister announces a cabinet with 50 percent women
Image via Twitter user Canada (@Canada). Turns out Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, a self-proclaimed feminist, is not just a pretty face on some capaign posters—he’s also serious about his commitment to gender equality. People are applauding the young, Read More...